2. (Math.) To add (any given number or quantity) to itself a
certain number of times; to find the product of by
multiplication; thus 7 multiplied by 8 produces the number
56; to multiply two numbers. See the Note under
{Multiplication}.
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3. To increase (the amount of gold or silver) by the arts of
alchemy. [Obs.]
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